3600 Department of Fish & Game
Program Descriptions

20 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PROGRAM

This program encourages the preservation, conservation, maintenance, and restoration of wildlife resources, including the Ecosystem Restoration Program, under the jurisdiction and influence of the state. Activities involve the conservation, protection and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat to ensure maintenance of biologically sustainable populations of those species.

25 HUNTING, FISHING, AND PUBLIC USE PROGRAM

This program facilitates diverse and sustainable hunting, fishing (recreational and commercial), trapping, and other public uses and associated economic benefits to the state. Activities include collection and assessment of information on the distribution and abundance of game fish and wildlife to determine the need for regulations (bag limits, gear restrictions, etc.) and to monitor the effects of those regulations.

30 MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT LANDS AND FACILITIES PROGRAM

This program manages Department-owned or leased lands and facilities, including hatcheries, wildlife areas, ecological reserves, fish and wildlife laboratories, and public access areas, to contribute to the conservation, protection, and management of fish and wildlife.

40 CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

This program serves the public through hunter education and other conservation education programs, and promotes compliance with laws and regulations protecting fish and wildlife resources, habitats and public safety.

50 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM

This program prevents damage, minimizes environmental impacts, restores, and rehabilitates California's fish and wildlife populations and their habitats from the harmful effects of oil and other deleterious material spills in marine waters and inland habitats.